federally qualified health center site
Northwood School District — Minong, Wisconsin
About Northwood School District
Northwood School District is a federally qualified health center site in Minong, Washburn County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 16 operating hours a week, in line with the 16-hour median for health center sites in Washburn County.
LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE runs 76 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Northwood School District
Part B pays for the visit at Northwood School District under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE; confirm billing before a first visit.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at Northwood School District
Northwood School District is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Wisconsin has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,315,539 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Wisconsin State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-242-1060; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Northwood School District is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
Northwood School District is at US-53, Minong, WI, 54859, Washburn County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Minong measures 337 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 16 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at northlakesclinic.org.
Call 888-834-4551 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near Northwood School District
The nearest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE site is NorthLakes - Minong in Minong, 0.6 miles away.
School District of Hayward- Hayward Middle School in Hayward is the next one out, 17.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Solon Springs School, listed under Community Care Access, 17.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Washburn County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NorthLakes - Minong | Same network · Minong | 0.6 mi |
| School District of Hayward- Hayward Middle School | Same network · Hayward | 17.1 mi |
| Hayward High School | Same network · Hayward | 17.2 mi |
| Northern Waters Environmental School- Meeting Room | Same network · Hayward | 17.2 mi |
| Hayward School District- Intermediate (Elementary) School Rm117 | Same network · Hayward | 17.6 mi |
| NorthLakes - River's Edge | Same network · Hayward | 18 mi |
| Solon Springs School | Community Care Access · Solon Springs | 17.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Northwood School District
Does Northwood School District accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Northwood School District, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 888-834-4551 to confirm.
What kind of site is Northwood School District?
HRSA records Northwood School District as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2018. LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE operates it alongside 76 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Northwood School District?
HRSA reports 16 operating hours a week at Northwood School District. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 888-834-4551 for open days.
Where is Northwood School District?
Northwood School District is at US-53, Minong, WI, 54859, Washburn County. The area measures 337 people per square mile. Washburn County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Northwood School District?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Northwood School District charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 888-834-4551 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE locations near Northwood School District?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE sites to Northwood School District and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Wisconsin?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Wisconsin State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Wisconsin formularies free at 1-800-242-1060.